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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T589 UAXMOT history

T589 UAX is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 86,616 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
86,616 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T589 UAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T589 UAX was last recorded at 86,616 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 786 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,830 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
786 miles
Average per year
2,703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,616 miles
  • 2025 – 85,830 miles
  • 2024 – 84,543 miles
  • 2023 – 83,442 miles
  • 2022 – 82,055 miles
  • 2021 – 80,733 miles
  • 2020 – 79,826 miles
  • 2019 – 77,878 miles
  • 2018 – 74,219 miles
  • 2017 – 70,863 miles
  • 2016 – 66,727 miles
  • 2015 – 62,317 miles
  • 2014 – 57,959 miles
  • 2013 – 53,517 miles
  • 2012 – 50,926 miles
  • 2011 – 48,170 miles
  • 2010 – 45,735 miles
  • 2009 – 42,758 miles
  • 2008 – 39,739 miles
  • 2007 – 36,365 miles
  • 2006 – 32,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,616 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryCoil springs corroded
  • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Subframe Corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Coil spring corroded All 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,616 miles (+786)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    86,616 miles
    Test number
    527953851115
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  2. Pass85,830 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    85,830 miles
    Test number
    123044288219
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe Corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  3. Fail85,822 miles (+1,279)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,822 miles
    Test number
    304158180165
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe Corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  4. Pass84,543 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    84,543 miles
    Test number
    987955613591
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  5. Fail84,543 miles (+1,101)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,543 miles
    Test number
    676394360347
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  6. Pass83,442 miles (+1,387)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    83,442 miles
    Test number
    712696660142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,055 miles (+1,322)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,055 miles
    Test number
    749890111613
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass80,733 miles (+907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    80,733 miles
    Test number
    692551168229
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass79,826 miles (+1,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    79,826 miles
    Test number
    663572947667
    • AdvisoryNoise from offside front drive shaft
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  10. Pass77,878 miles (+3,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    77,878 miles
    Test number
    513100066815
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNoise from o/s drive line

  11. Pass74,219 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    74,219 miles
    Test number
    376236408065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail74,194 miles (+3,331)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,194 miles
    Test number
    176558119704
    • FailureEmissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlights in poor condition

  13. Pass70,863 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,863 miles
    Test number
    296626830602
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySlight noise from offside drive shaft bearing

  14. Fail70,859 miles (+4,132)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,859 miles
    Test number
    994087077861
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryHeadlights in poor condition
    • AdvisorySlight noise from offside drive shaft bearing

  15. Pass66,727 miles (+4,410)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    66,727 miles
    Test number
    960568434023
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass62,317 miles (+4,358)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,317 miles
    Test number
    198056855041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass57,959 miles (+4,442)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,959 miles
    Test number
    879507054007
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass53,517 miles (+2,591)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    53,517 miles
    Test number
    135998853090
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated and leaking gases

  19. Pass50,926 miles (+2,756)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    50,926 miles
    Test number
    665982262079
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteInner edge of o/s/r tyre is out of shape

  20. Pass48,170 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    48,170 miles
    Test number
    327609151082
    • NoteRear registration plate is delaminating

  21. Fail48,170 miles (+2,435)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,170 miles
    Test number
    478969551011
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • NoteRear registration plate is delaminating

  22. Pass45,735 miles (+2,977)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    45,735 miles
    Test number
    183320360411
    • NoteRear registration plate is starting to delaminate

  23. Pass42,758 miles (+3,019)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    42,758 miles
    Test number
    283952369067
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront windscreen has a few small sone chips in both zone 'A' and swept area
    • NoteN/s wiper blade is split at end
    • NoteRear registration plate is starting to delaminate

  24. Pass39,739 miles (+3,374)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    39,739 miles
    Test number
    781923768072
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteA few very small stone chips in both zone 'A' and swept area of front windscreen

  25. Pass36,365 miles (+3,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    36,365 miles
    Test number
    814279757095
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass32,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    32,528 miles
    Test number
    783750166027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T589 UAX

Does T589 UAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T589 UAX is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T589 UAX?
The MOT on T589 UAX is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T589 UAX done?
T589 UAX was recorded at 86,616 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 2,703 miles a year.
Has T589 UAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T589 UAX has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T589 UAX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T589 UAX find?
T589 UAX passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; coil springs corroded; rear suspension corroded.

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